AP-WA--Washington News Advisory, WA

AP-WA--Washington News Advisory, WA

AP-WA--Washington News Advisory, WA

May. 16, 2018

Our news coverage plans. If you have questions or suggestions about the report, please call the Seattle bureau at 206-682-1812 or 1-800-552-7694.

Washington at 1 p.m.

BILL GATES-SCHOOL PLANS

SEATTLE - Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates saw an opportunity with a new federal education law that has widespread repercussions on American classrooms. An Associated Press analysis of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grants show the non-profit has given about $44 million to outside groups over the past two years to help shape the state education plans required under the 2015 law. Critics call it meddling by a foundation with vast wealth and resources. By Sally Ho. SENT: 1,200 words. AP Photos, graphic.

SEATTLE - Bartolo Colon makes his seventh start of the season as the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners close out a brief two-game series on Wednesday afternoon. Colon has pitched at least seven innings in three of his past five starts. By Tim Booth. UPCOMING: Game at 12:40 p.m. PT. 700 words.